Are you looking forward to summer? To start pedalling and whizz through the landscape, swim in clean water and walk along a chateau promenade? Such a varied range of options is available at the Křetínka Reservoir.
15 km
1:30 hours
300 m
You can see the reservoir from the train stop in Letovice. It is enough to go 3 kilometres along bike trail No. 5166 and you will get to the area of Svitavice, ideal for swimming. The reservoir is almost 5 kilometres long and it modifies the flow of the Svitava River. Set sails and go windsurfing, jump in a kayak, catch some fish (fishing permit required) – hooray for water sports! if the weather is not good for swimming, you can at least try to skim stones on the water’s surface and see how many skips you can make.
Have you enjoyed the glints of water to the max? Proceed towards the picturesque village of Lazinov, go around the western tip of the reservoir and you will be welcomed by Křetín. Make a stop here and explore the “railway in a room”. This world of trains built on 40 square metres is the result of meticulous work by the local association of modellers.
Bike trail No. 5160 then continues to Vranová, another paradise for swimmers. The surroundings of the reservoir with views of the water surface and green hedges are beautiful. Visiting the Letovice Chateau will give certain nonchalance to your steps. Rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style, the chateau is privately owned these days. Over hundreds of years, the chateau has witnessed the stories of more than a dozen noble families. Walk through the spacious riding hall, decorative rooms and the feared torture chamber. Have a glass of wine in a wine cellar or in a restaurant. You will be captivated by the vast chateau park, one of the most precious in South Moravia. The aesthetic and compact composition of the English-style park will bring you peace of mind.
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From scenic boat trips to cultural tours, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of history, gastronomy, and natural wonders.
Set out to see carpets which you must not walk on, and a mill which longs to be inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The hillsides in Rakovec will captivate you with an abundance of white snowflake blooms in spring, with decorative rock gardens on conglomerate rocks in summer, and with a colourful play of leaves in autumn. You will find this a thrilling journey!
This region is full of legends and deep forests. This is where the famous Czech poet Karel Hynek Mácha drew inspiration for his verse! Follow in his footsteps, be inspired and take in a deep breath of good, fresh air. Magical forest paths already await you.
Planning a trip to Macocha? Well, sure, it is the most famous Czech cave, but you should know that the Balcarka Cave in Ostrov u Macochy is the most beautiful cave in the whole Moravian Karst. The maze under the Balcar Rock stands out for its extremely rich and colourful dripstone decoration.
What did Jewish quarters look like in Czech towns? Where is the beautiful Empire chateau situated? Welcome to Boskovice. Köhn, keep going, you will not be bored here!
Looking for an escape from the grey and boring city? Experience an adventure with cowboys! Head up to the Wild West Park in Boskovice and then to Šmelcovna, where more than one yellow rose of Texas grow.
A miraculous statuette of the Madonna, an admirable work of J. B. Santini and an anti-nuclear bunker – head for Křtiny for many different experiences!
Do you like riding a bike through the forest? The soft track rolls by under your tyres and you can only hear your own breathing in the green silence. The single trails in the Doubrava (Oakwood) forest are already waiting for you.
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